When it comes time to teach the Christian faith, either to converts or children, it seems that the go-to moral code is the Ten Commandments. These ten simple rules were inscribed on stone for the people of Israel wandering in the desert, and were part of a larger law given to the people at that time.... Continue Reading →
Examination Of Conscience by Virtues and Vices
Pursuit of the Christian ideal is more than being simply moral, we are called to be perfect as our heavenly Father is perfect (Mathew 5:48). A daily or regular examination of conscience, sometimes referred to as an examen, is a practice that goes back to the very early days of Christianity. It is... Continue Reading →
Being Christian is More than Being Moral
About three years ago, Phil Vischer, creator of Veggie Tales, gave an interview about Big Idea's bankruptcy and what he learned from the company's failure and his ambitions. The things he said still ring true, perhaps even more. So it's worth repeating here: After the bankruptcy I had kind of a forced sabbatical of... Continue Reading →